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Suspect arrested in connection with Aug. 31 shooting of two juveniles in Chattanooga

Contributed Photo / Political events this summer are forcing voters to choose whether first defenders, like the police, are heroes or villains.
Contributed Photo / Political events this summer are forcing voters to choose whether first defenders, like the police, are heroes or villains. Contributed Photo / Political events this summer are forcing voters to choose whether first defenders, like the police, are heroes or villains.

A 17-year-old suspect was arrested Tuesday in connection to the Aug. 31 shooting of two juveniles in the 2400 block of Dodson Avenue, according to a Chattanooga Police Department news release.

The male suspect was charged with two counts of attempted criminal homicide, four counts of aggravated assault, and possession of a firearm in the commission of a felony.

He is in custody at the Hamilton County Juvenile Detention Center.

– Compiled by Jody Park